An increase in PCO₂ in the blood results in the formation of bicarbonate in the red blood cell.Because bicarbonate carries a negative charge (anion),the removal of negatively charged molecule from the red blood cell is required to prevent an electrochemical imbalance across the cell membrane.This problem is avoided by A)movement of sodium molecules out of the red blood cell. B)movement of chloride molecules out of the red blood cell. C)movement of chloride molecules into the red blood cell. D)both A and C are correct

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The correct answer is the movement of chloride molecules into the red blood cell, a process known as the chloride shift or Hamburger phenomenon. This process helps maintain electrochemical balance by exchanging bicarbonate ions (HCO3-) leaving the cell for chloride ions (Cl-) entering the cell.

An Increase in PCO2 in the Blood Results in the Formation

An Increase in PCO₂ in the Blood Results in the Formation